| New Beginners bridge starting Monday afternoons from 19th January |
*New* Beginners Bridge Lessons
Kenilworth Bridge Club
starting Monday 19th January 2026
Try first lesson FREE with no obligation (1:30- 3:30pm)
Come and learn the best game in the world and make new friends.
Each class runs Monday afternoon from 1:30 to 4pm (2.5 hours)
The teacher is Jane Sell. If interested just turn up on day or contact Jane/club on memberskenbc@gmail.com
Topics covered include:
- Understanding the game of Bridge
- How to bid
- Playing the contract
- Defending the contract
Cost £100 per term includes:
- 8 x 2.5-hour lessons (1st Term 9 lessons if count taster session)
- FREE English Bridge Union textbook (worth £30),
- FREE Kenilworth Bridge Club membership (worth £25),
- FREE membership of the EBU (English Bridge Union)
- Coffee/Tea and biscuits.
The 1st year course is divided into 3 x 8-week terms that will take you from beginner to playing in the club. We are next to Kenilworth Cricket Club, Warwick Road, Kenilworth, CV8 1FE.
There is free parking
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| Beginners Bridge Year 1: Term 2 , Thursday Evenings, from 15th January 2026 |
Nicky Bainbridge has been playing bridge for over forty years and has been been teaching bridge for the last twelve years.
She is a fully qualified EBUTA teacher, achieved in February 2005.
Term 2 of Beginners bridge starts on Thursday evening January 15th at 7pm to 9pm .
This course is for students who have attended the previous 1st term with Nicky or who have some experience.
| 15 January 2026 |
Revision |
| 22 January 2026 |
B2 L01 Playing Suit Contracts |
| 29 January 2026 |
B2 L02 Simple Overcalls |
| 05 February 2026 |
B2 L03 Vul etc |
| 12 February 2026 |
BAINBRIDGE HOLIDAY |
| 19 February 2026 |
HALF TERM |
| 26 February 2026 |
B2 L04 Take Out Doubles |
| 05 March 2026 |
B2 L05 Weak Unbalanced |
| 12 March 2026 |
B2 L06 Strong Unbalanced |
| 19 March 2026 |
B2 L07 Playing No Trumps |
| 26 March 2026 |
BAINBRIDGE HOLIDAY |
| 02 April 2026 |
B2 L08 Stayman |
| 09 April 2026 |
B2 L09 Resp Rebid |
| 16 April 2026 |
B2 L10 Defence |
| 23 April 2026 |
B3 L01 Losing Trick Count |
| 30 April 2026 |
B3 L09 Transfers for Weak Take Out |
If interested please contact Val Ross-Gilbertson on memberskenbc@gmail.com or phone on 07902901985 or Nicky Bainbridge on heartofenglandbridge@gmail.com or just turn up on the night.
Cost £10 per session with first session free.
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| Beginners/Improvers Bridge Year 2 with Nicky Bainbridge. Thursday Afternoon from 15th January 4-6pm. |
Beginners/Improvers bridge, Year 2 on Thursday afternoon with Nicky Bainbridge from 15th January 4pm-6pm.
For people with a little experience or have done year 1 of Beginners Course.
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| Improver lessons with Brian Osmond from Wednesday 14th January |
Year 4 Improver lessons
Brian is a long standing member and vastly experienced teacher at Kenilworth Bridge club.
Improvers' Bridge will run for 8 weeks on Wednesday mornings.
Start from Wednesday January 14th for 8 weeks.
9.45am -12 noon. 8 lessons in all.
Starting 9.45am - 12pm
Cost £80 for the Term.
Please confirm your place on the Improver course as soon as possible by contacting Brian Osmond on brian.osmond@icloud.com or contacting Val Ross-Gilbertson on memberskenbc@gmail.com.
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| Advanced lessons with Brian Osmond. Friday mornings from 16th January |
Year 4 Advanced lessons
Brian is a long standing member and vastly experienced teacher at Kenilworth Bridge club.
Improve your bridge to club level will run for 8 weeks on a Friday morning from
Friday mornings from January 16th for 8 weeks
Improve to club level. 9.45am -12 noon.
8 weeks in all.
Starting 9.45am - 12pm
Cost £80 for the Term.
Please confirm your place on the Improver course as soon as possible by responding to this email or contacting Val Ross-Gilbertson on memberskenbc@gmail.com.
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| Novice Duplicate Sessions: Tuesday afternoons 1:30pm to 3:30pm |
Novice Duplicate sessions Tuesday afternoons.
Come and experience playing in a duplicate sesson, using the bridgemates and learning the movements
You can ask for help in bidding and play.
£5 per session.
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| Hosted Social Play Sessions: Saturday Mornings and Monday Evenings. |
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Hosted Social Play
Saturday mornings 10am till 12 noon
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Monday Evenings 7-9pm.
These sessions are aimed at new bridge players and will introduce them to playing in the club, using the bridgemates and scoring.
There will be experienced club players there to help you with your bidding and play.
Cost £5 per session.
Everyone welcome
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